CAF Sanctions Al Ahly Following Incidents in Match Against AS FAR

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The Egyptian club Al Ahly SC has announced the sanctions imposed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following incidents that occurred during their match against AS FAR, played on the last day of the group stage of the CAF Champions League.

Incidents During the Match

The match, which ended in a 0-0 draw, was marred by crowd disturbances from Al Ahly supporters, with some fans throwing bottles onto the field. In light of these incidents, AS FAR lodged a complaint with the CAF disciplinary committee.

Sanctions and Financial Penalties

In a statement released on Thursday, Al Ahly confirmed the receipt of correspondence from CAF confirming the disciplinary committee’s decision to ban its supporters from attending two African matches, including one with a deferred sanction. The CAF also imposed a fine of $50,000 on the club, along with another fine of $10,000 for the use of lasers by the supporters during the match.

Impact on the Next Match

As a result, Al Ahly will play the return match of the quarter-finals of the Champions League against Espérance Sportive de Tunis without fans in Cairo on March 21. The first leg is scheduled for March 15 at the Rades stadium in Tunisia.

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